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Early years education apprentice Review

at Busy Bees Childcare

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Teaching

Leicester

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

4.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I work with children in 2-3 and make sure that they have all the care that they need. I also do my apprentice work alongside it to make sure that I am completing it with my normal duties.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme to make sure that I am on top of things. My colleague is a really good help to me when I need support

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have learnt more about the safeguarding policies and how the children learn and how I can support them

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I know that if I email anyday that she will give me the support that I need to be able to complete the work that she has set for me.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer will help me to get what I need done and will give me advice if I need it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have so much support to be able to get what I need done in the right time and if I need extra time to do something they will give me it.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps me a lot as it helps me to be the best I can and helps me to continue to learn more and more about how the children’s minds work and they play
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
We don’t really have social events at my work but we occasionally go out and work on team building.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Busy Bees Childcare to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend them as they do support you and help you to be able to complete things that need doing. They will make sure that your voice is heard and they push you to do things better.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Busy Bees Childcare?
I would tell them that if they think about childcare then go for busy bees as they support you a lot and there are lots of ways for you to be able to progress your career.
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